Latest Fitbit Rumors and News 2016: What’s New & What’s True

Fitbit is a leader and innovator in the world of wearable technology, which is why their products are always in such high demand. Unfortunately, this also means that they are always at the center of the latest rumors. Their commitment to perfection and excellence not only sets them apart from the competition, it also keeps them in the spotlight and makes them the talk of the town.

Right now they are making major headlines thanks to three of their biggest sellers: the Blaze, Charge 2, and Alta, as well as with some of their new partnerships. From the “too crazy to be true” whispers to the “crazy but true” ones we have all the latest Fitbit rumors to share with you, so you know what’s new and what’s true in the world of Fitbit.

Latest New Fitbit Products 2016

8/29/16: Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 are not rumors anymore. Fitbit just announced them today.

The latest Fitbit Charge 2 is a real beauty, with a larger screen for easier stat views, interchangeable bands and some smartwatch features. What’s really great though, is that it will have PurePulse heart technology, something the original Charge doesn’t, and is equipped for multi-sport tracking. It’s the perfect replacement for Fitbit Charge HR in 2016.

The Fitbit Flex 2, while simpler in design, has one major selling feature: it is swim proof! This will be Fitbit’s first device you can actually swim with, which is sure to make it an instant hit and give other similar devices a run for their money.

Fitbit Outdated Rumors – They become Reality

Aug 2016: While no release date has been set, there are pictures and specs of both- and they are quite impressive. You can check out some pics, courtesy of TechnoBuffalo.

April 2016: There are rumors that the upcoming Fitbits are called Flex 2 and Charge 2. I’m not surprised that upgraded versions are being worked on. (This is not official until Fitbit announces them and they are on sale. )

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2/3/2016: Surprisingly, Fitbit Alta, with the Fashion-Forward Fitness Wristband, was announced softly. I’d call it a fashion Charge model replacement.

11/5/2015 Ken: Fitbit plans to sell millions of gadgets this Q4 2015. So far, no new models (e.g new Charge or Surge) have been announced like Oct 2014. I’d say they are set ready to promote Charge HR & Surge hard for this Christmas Shopping Season 2015.

The Fitbit Rumors Blaze and Alta 2016 Paving The Way For Fitness Trackers

Both are top sellers on Amazon, which offers some great deals and discounts that make them not just desirable, but quite affordable too. Here’s why these two devices stand out and compare and are considered must have’s:

This new star was announced in CES 2016. It was the high-light in the show:

• PurePulse Heart Rate: It tracks your heart-rate if you are exercising hard enough. It’s a critical feature for those into fitness.

• Enhanced Idle Alert: Fitbit added an enhanced idle alert to the Blaze, which is a big improvement on the old system. With the improved alert The Blaze quietly alerts you every hour until you move- and will keep buzzing until you walk at least 250 steps.

• Move Alert: You’ll never get lazy wearing the Alta because it will remind you to get up and move if you’re sitting too long. I find this to be an important feature, especially if you sit at a desk most of the day or are just starting to exercise because it gets you in a rhythm and makes fitness a part of your daily routine.

• Smart Alerts: Get call, text and calendar notifications right on your device, so you don’t need to pull out your phone to know who’s trying to reach you while you’re working up a sweat.

• Long Battery Life: The Alta can go up to 5 days on a single charge, so you can wear it round the clock without having to constantly take it off and charge it.

Earlier this year at CES 2015 the Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Surge were the center of attention. Thanks to high-quality materials and state-of-the-art technology these two wearables were considered the best of the show.

• Heart rate monitoring for 24/7 tracking of your activities. The Heart rate monitor allows for accurate statistics and helps you streamline your activities. • Innovative, comfortable design that makes it easy to wear. The band is light and has a watch-style closure so it is secure at all times. The face shows time and stats too, so you just have to look down to see how you’re doing. Plus, there are several stylish colors, so it’s not just functional, but stylish too. • A quality app that let you see all your statistics on one page. The app is simple to use and shows all your important information, like heart rate, calories, sleep and more. It also lets you log your food choices for the day and scan foods to find out things such as calories.

The Surge is one of the must have devices of the year thanks to the latest technological advances that make it closer to a smartwatch than a fitness tracker. Amazon users gave it five stars for several reasons:

• GPS and heart rate capabilities that let you get the most realistic depiction of steps taken and quality of sleep. this means you get a clearer picture of your overall health and how good your exercise routine is working. It also means you can map out areas to run or hike and it can display a map of where you ran as well. • Touchscreen lets you scroll through stats easily and quickly. Like a smartphone the touchscreen lets you swipe past information, so you can see all your stats when you want or need to. • The device can detect when you’re asleep without telling it and can give accurate food calorie counts thanks to an advanced app.

Not True (unfortunately)

The Fitbit Tap: There was a picture floating around on Instagram of this “soon to be released” device that unfortunately is not true at this time. While this picture turned out to be a joke for April Fools, the design was sleek, polished and looked kinda cool, so who knows, maybe it will go from false to true in the near future.

Fitbit & Strava: The Perfect Marriage

Among the latest rumors that have proven true is the announcement that Fitbit & Strava have partnered up to give users true crossover capabilities that will enhance their overall experience. Users can now link their Fitbit and Strava accounts, so they can see all their stats and maximize their workout potential. Having Strava & Fitbit in sync means there are also more tools at your fingertips to analyze your statistics too.

This partnership will also let users have more integration with Facebook. This means you can compare information with friends, compete to keep motivated and gauge your progress. It gives you global access to experts and others who are trying to live healthy, so you can pick up tips, ideas and recipes you otherwise wouldn’t have access to, so you can use your device to it’s true potential.

Fitbit 2016 Wishlist

Fitbit users are always raving about their devices and how easy they make it for you to live healthy, but there is only room for improvement. Among the things users have on their wish-list for Fitbit in 2015 is: • The ability to customize the device’s reset time on certain models. • The ability to set your goals through the app according to the day of the week. Due to work schedules some days have more or less hours to dedicate so being able to customize each day accordingly would be a big plus. • For me, maybe different stylist gadget all sync up, so I can wear different color ones for different need on daily basis. • It’s smart knows where I am, and give me smart advice such as I’m at work. Ask me to walk & fill up my water bottle more.

Jan 2016: Fitbit News

Right now the latest update in regards to the lawsuit, which claims the heart monitor is not accurate, is that it is going forward. How successful the lawsuit will be remains to be seen, as there are several factors to be considered, including whether or not the consumers in question properly wore and used the devices.

With many experts coming forward to attest to the monitor’s accuracy, there is growing doubt in regards to these claims and a good chance nothing will come of it. Time will tell. Check out the Public Filing Here.

The Latest Fitbit Rumors 2015

With all the rumors that are circulating it can be hard to know what is real and what is just wishful thinking, so we sorted it all out for you. Here’s what’s true and what’s not:

True: HTC Chief Designer is on Board

HTC chief designer Jonah Becker has joined the Fitbit team: Besides the partnership between Strava & Fitbit the other big news is that Becker will be the new vice president of industrial design (http://www.itproportal.com/2015/04/08/fitbit-hires-ex-htc-design-chief-jonah-becker/). What does this mean for Fitbit and it’s users? It means that there is the potential for daring new design and product capabilities.

Fitbit created this position just for Becker, who is known for his eye-catching and stylish design work, so you know the company is looking to grow and expand with him. Users should expect to see some new devices that are truly dazzling and maybe even some fashion upgrades to existing models.

Fitbit is Already IPO

Fitbit Inc. is already public: Yes, Fitbit stock is going strong; check out the latest FIT stock news here. the company will be making stock in the company available to the public in the near future.The rumor has been confirmed, though there is no word on how much stock will cost. Still, the idea of owning apiece of this lucrative company sounds quite appealing and we will be watching closely to see how it goes.

As you can see there is a lot happening in the world of Fitbit, which is why the Fitbit rumor mill is always circulating. From the hiring to Becker to the integration with Strava there is a lot to be excited about. While not everything you hear is true, there are enough exciting new developments that are sure to take the company and it’s users to the next level.

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I am really really hoping for a water proof surge. Even if the device does not track swimming like I would love for it to do, it would be great just to be able to start the timer when I enter the pool/lake for a triathlon race. I love FitBit but am very interested in a swim-bike-run smart watch. Within the Surge price range the Garmin Vivoactive is a great tri solution but I really like the step counting of the FitBit and ability to have competitions with family and friends. Come on FitBit, I really really don’t want to have have to jump ship..

I’d love to pick one up but if it can’t be used in a pool or steam/store music, then I don’t need it, I think 2016 will be the year that other wearable’s encompass biking/swimming/running with GPS/ HR monitor/ Wifi, Music capabilities and blue tooth for wireless headsets, eliminating the need for phones on workouts.

I currently have charge hr. I really want a fitness tracker with calendar notifications. I would even be happy if i could set an alarm with a discription that would show on the watch screen. i bet the could incorporate that in an software update.

I currently own the Surge. It looks like a mans watch and that is the only thing I don’t like about it. Now if we can get a more updated surge that is more stylish for women and has apps and can make phone calls something like the galaxy watch, it would sell big I am sure. I originally went for the Samsung watch because of the style and phone call capability but it didn’t work with Fitbit which is a must have for me.

Thank you for the great piece! I love Fitbit. The only thing is that it should be possible to have call and text notifications on Windows phones as well. There is a Windows phone app, but this function doesn’t work. They haven’t had an update for the Windows phone app since August (and before that they had updates every month), so it’s about time to have a new update, with a feature for call and text notifications, in the same way the other apps have it

I’ve been using a fitbit zip for almost 2 years, I want to upgrade to something to possibly wear on my wrist. My partner got me a Pebble time but I love the fitbit dashboard. I finally decided I’d like to get the flex but I’d like to see it count stairs climbed as well as all the other things. Hopefully that will be a 2016 update, along with a better clasp for the flex.

How about some love for the cyclist and add ANT+ sensor for HR broadcast capabilities. All cyclists sensors (HR, Speed, Cadence) send their data to the bike computer, and they typically all do this via ANT+. I really like what I see in the Charge HR, feature rich enough to provide essential information I require but not rich. For example read text message when I am riding, so it is nice that I don’t have to pay too much for features that I can’t use while I am riding.. However, without the ANT+ broadcast of the HR I have no need. I sincerely plead with Fitbit, Please add ANT+ to you future lineup.

I would like to see a sleek and stylish fit bit with the heart rate monitor. They are not just for the gym. I wear my activity tracker all the time and I feel as though the fit bit hr is too masculine or sporty to wear to work so I purchased from another company. Plus a big deal breaker for me was it not being water proof. I would buy one tomorrow if they made it water proof and a little more stylish with HR.

First, I love my Fitbit and have been a fan since my flex and now charge HR.

I’m curious if there are any plans on creating a monitor to track leg movement? For instance I see people at the gym holding on to the stationary part of an elliptical. They are working hard and stepping along but nothing gets recorded. Same issue if you were on a stationary bicycle. Thanks!

I like the look of the blaze as not keen on wearing something that looks like a plastic band and would buy it tomorrow if had a built in gps as do not like having to carry the mobile while exercising. Even the Apple Watch is the same so if Fitbit added that it would be perfect. Anyone heard this might happen in the near future

I for once forgot to take off my fitbit when going for at short swim and it’s not working anymore, I only had it for 6 months. I really loved it and I have differently approved my activity level after wearing the device. I just don’t want to purchase another one if it’s not waterproof in case it happens again. I also go swimming quite often and would love to track my activity.

I have MS and need to hold on to the railings when on a treadmill. Unfortunately, my steps do not count. It is very frustrating to walk for 30-45 minutes and have only 250 steps counted.

Also, when shopping for a new tracker, a store employee shared that there will be an AltaHR coming out and that the Charge will be phased out, but didn’t know when. I do not want to invest in a new tracker if a new version of the Alta will be introduced.

They develop worthwhile devices, but always fail to add any level of waterproofing. It doesn’t need to be a diving watch, but to be able to shower and swim in shallow water is a must these days. Their competitors do it, so why can’t they? The Blaze is great apart from poor notifications (no email) and lack of water proofing. Enough customers complain, but they don’t seem to listen

Waterproof waterproof WATERPROOF And text messaging. I love love my charge HR and after buying my young son one for his birthday because it is all the rage I forgot to take mine off an jumped in the pool. Grrrr. I loved it and really miss it but honestly rethinking it just because the waterproof. Yes the flex is but I need all the other features as well. PLEASE PLEASE come out with a small style like the HR or Alta that is waterproof.

I I love my Fitbit Charge HR and the new dashboard but have one major complaint. I cannot read the display in sunlight. I would also like to see Fitbit introduce a smaller version of the Blaze model. The current model is too large and would be difficult to sleep with. What are your plans for the introductionfuture models?

I would like a smaller Fitbit that has GPS. The Surge is too large and clunky and the Blaze just has “connected gps”. I want to be able to get my mile time without having to run with my phone. Also waterproof would be great!

I really like what I can see of the Fitbit Charge 2, I broke my Fitbit Charge HR (which I loved) a few months ago and I’ve been waiting for the new releases before making a replacement choice. I have a desk job and The Reminders to Move feature is something I’ve been holding out for in my next activity tracker, so I’m delighted its in the new Charge 2 device. I’m also looking for a tracker that can assist HIIT style training so I’m also delighted to see the new Interval workout mode. I’m excited and definitely putting one on my shopping list.

What about the enhanced movement feature or reminders to move. Will they be adding that to existing blaze models in firmware or some other way. I just purchased a blaze and it doesn’t have those ability like the Alta.

I have the Flex 2 and absolutely love it primarily because it’s waterproof since I hate taking it off my wrist before swimming or showering. I also own several high end watches and don’t need a tracker that looks like a watch. And or course in my personal opinion the Fitbit app is super easy to understand for a moderately active person like myself so I kind of hold Fitbit app to a higher level compared to other products. And with the FitStar app I have a virtual workout buddy. Recently howeverI have been rather wishy washy about trackers lately. One moment I want one that has a screen on my wrist to view steps taken, distance and so forth, or a GPS running watch but the more I’m honest with myself I don’t run except once a year for my military PT test. So these notifications on a screen, albeit pretty cool, I really don’t need them since I have my phone.to see them. on. But that gentle buzz does get my attention to look at my phone or get motivated. Honestly for a low level techie like myself the LED lights and vibrations works just fine for me and a lot of times I feel the vibration on my wrist and not my phone when it’s in my pocket. I bought and returned two Garmin GPS watches these were for setting my training programs but ultimately they were to gadgety and kind of a pain to set up plus are in no where in the same ballpark as my watches. I tried a Misfit Shine 2 which looked awesome, battery like was incredible but app was a bit complicated to me. I really wish the Flex 2 had the design of the Shine 2 then I would be completely satisfied. Waterproof Fitbit that looked sleek like the Misfit but with the ease of the Fitbit app. Maybe someday. Overall I am super happy with the Flex 2, basic but once I truly figure out how to utilize the app to get motivated I think i’ll be even more satisfied.

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